Senior Contracts Manager – Renewable Energy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop, draft, negotiate, and execute contracts for renewable energy initiatives.

• Oversee the complete process of Request for Proposal (RFP) development, assessment, and selection.

• Negotiate and draft construction agreements that align with project needs, legal requirements, and industry standards.

• Collaborate with teams in development, project management, engineering, interconnection, capital markets, and power marketing.

• Effectively communicate with senior executives both internally and externally.

• Analyze and review contractual provisions, including insurance, warranties, indemnities, and performance guarantees.

• Coordinate with project management, consultants, and legal advisors to ensure adherence to project specifications, regulations, and local laws.

• Keep abreast of industry trends, best practices, and regulatory developments impacting renewable energy projects.

• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and implement contract management strategies.

• Provide regular updates on contract status to project teams and management.

• Maintain documentation that tracks contract templates, approvals, executed agreements, and outstanding contracts.

• Interpret existing contracts and provide guidance to project management and operations teams regarding contractual matters.

• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making capabilities in uncertain situations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline; an MBA or JD is advantageous.

• Demonstrated experience, ideally over 10 years, as a Construction Contracts Manager, with particular expertise in the renewable energy sector.

• Comprehensive understanding of construction contracts, negotiation processes, and project management principles.

• Familiarity with renewable energy technologies, such as solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and wind energy.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to evaluate contractual risks and suggest effective mitigation strategies.

• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, capable of developing robust relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines concurrently.

• Proficient in contract management software as well as the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards.

🏝️ Benefits

• Total rewards may include performance-based bonuses.

• Equity grants.

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and their dependents).

• 401(k) with Company Match.

• Generous Paid Time Off plus 11 Paid Holidays.

• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave.

• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions).

• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions).

• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits.

• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data.

• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans.

• Device Purchase Support.

• Opportunities for volunteering, fundraising, mentorship programs, and workforce training.